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Sylvite

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Sylvite and Gibbsite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.35
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Fibrous

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Al(OH)3

Sylvite and Gibbsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Gibbsite 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 Gibbsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Gibbsite- Al(OH)3

Sylvite and Gibbsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Gibbsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Gibbsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.35 whereas that of Gibbsite is 2.35.