Sylvite and Sulfur Physical Properties

Sylvite

Sulfur

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.993

Not Available

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

(e.g. graphite).

1.6 Cleavage

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

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5

Not Available

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Sulfur Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Sulfur Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.