Sylvite and Vlasovite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Vlasovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO₃

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9932.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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

Distinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Sylvite and Vlasovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Vlasovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.