Sylvite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Plumbogummite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.993

4.014

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

4-5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.