Sylvite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9933.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Sylvite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Sylvite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.