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Sylvite and Prismatine Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9933.34
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
{110} Perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Zn3(AsO4)2(H2O)

Sylvite and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Prismatine- Zn3(AsO4)2(H2O)

Sylvite and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.