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Sylvite and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
{0110} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
SiO2  

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Sylvite and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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