Sylvite and Mottramite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Mottramite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9935.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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

None observed

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.53

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.