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Sylvite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Soluble
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.993-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
S8

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.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

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 whereas that of Sulfur is .