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Sylvite and Stolzite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9932
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal, Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

Mohs Hardness

2.52.5-3
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
PbWO4

Sylvite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Stolzite- PbWO4

Sylvite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.