Sylvite and Jet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.993
  
1.19-1.35
  
Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
2.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Sylvite and Jet Chemical Formula
While comparing Sylvite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.
Sylvite and Jet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.