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Sylvite
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Plumbogummite
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Sylvite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9934.014
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
None

Mohs Hardness

2.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

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.