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Sylvite and Goethite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9934.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sylvite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Sylvite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.