Sylvite and Rosasite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Rosasite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Effervesces in cold

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9934-4.2

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

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

Perfect on {100} and {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Rosasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.