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Sylvite and Brucite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.39
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Irregular

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Perfect on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.