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Sylvite and Vanadinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.9936.8-7.1
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

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

Mohs Hardness

2.53-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
C20H36

Sylvite and Vanadinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36

Sylvite and Vanadinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Vanadinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Vanadinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 6.8-7.1 whereas that of Vanadinite is 6.8-7.1.