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Sylvite
Mineral Properties and Uses
Physical Properties of Sylvite |
| Uses |
salt substitute, fertilizer |
| Color |
colorless, white, blue, yellow, red, gray |
| Streak |
white |
| Luster |
vitreous |
| Diaphaneity |
transparent to translucent |
| Cleavage |
perfect, cubic |
| Mohs Hardness |
2 |
| Specific Gravity |
2 |
| Distinguishing Characteristics |
taste |
| Crystal System |
isometric |
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