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Sylvite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.993-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
None

Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Sylvite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Sylvite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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