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Sylvite and Brookite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.