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Sylvite and Cryolite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.