Sylvite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Langbeinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Slowly dissolves in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.993Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

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.

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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 Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.