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Sylvite and Chambersite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
None

Mohs Hardness

2.57
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.