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Sylvite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Feldspar and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.56-2.75  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
two or three  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
KAlSi3O8  

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Sylvite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.

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