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Sylvite and Hexagonite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932.98-3.03
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
[110] perfect; [010] distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Hexagonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Hexagonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hexagonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hexagonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.98-3.03 whereas that of Hexagonite is 2.98-3.03.