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Sylvite and Ammolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.75-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Granular

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
no true cleavage

Mohs Hardness

2.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
CaCO3

Sylvite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Ammolite 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 Sylvite and Ammolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Ammolite- CaCO3

Sylvite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.