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Sylvite and Rossmanite Physical Properties


Rossmanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
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Sylvite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.

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