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Sylvite and Papagoite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

1.9933.25
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Imperfect in one direction

Mohs Hardness

2.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Papagoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Papagoite 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 Papagoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Papagoite- CaCuAlSi 2O 6(OH) 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Papagoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Papagoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Papagoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.25 whereas that of Papagoite is 3.25.