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Sylvite and Romanchite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9934.70-4.74
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
BaAl2Si2O8

Sylvite and Romanchite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Romanchite 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 Romanchite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Romanchite- BaAl2Si2O8

Sylvite and Romanchite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Romanchite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Romanchite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 4.70-4.74 whereas that of Romanchite is 4.70-4.74.