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Sylvite and Girasol Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9931.98-2.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.55.5-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sylvite and Girasol Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Girasol 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 Girasol chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Sylvite and Girasol Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Girasol Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Girasol Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Girasol is 1.98-2.50.