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Sylvite and Mimetite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9937.10
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
[10 1 1] Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

2.53.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Mimetite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Mimetite 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 Mimetite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Mimetite- Pb 5(AsO 4) 3ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Sylvite and Mimetite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Mimetite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Mimetite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 7.10 whereas that of Mimetite is 7.10.