Home
Gemstones


Sylvite and Hanksite Physical Properties


Hanksite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
Readily soluble in water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.562  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Good on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3-3.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Sylvite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

Compare Blue Gemstones

Sylvite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.

Blue Gemstones

Blue Gemstones


Compare Blue Gemstones