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Sylvite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.63-3.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Sylvite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Sylvite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.