Sylvite and Halite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCl

Sylvite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Sylvite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.