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Sylvite and Chlorite group Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
2.6-3.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Lamellar
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Perfect 001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Sylvite and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.