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Sylvite and Indicolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.993-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
(Na,Li)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4

Sylvite and Indicolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Indicolite 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 Indicolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Indicolite- (Na,Li)3Al6Si6O18(BO3)3(OH)4

Sylvite and Indicolite Specific Gravity

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