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Stolzite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

21.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

2.5-32.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

PbWO4
KCl

Stolzite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite and Sylvite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Stolzite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Stolzite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Stolzite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Stolzite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Stolzite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.