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Sylvite and Aragonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Dilute acid

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.93-2.96
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Distinct on {010}, imperfect {110} and {011}

Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.