General Information:
Chemical Formula:
KCl
Composition:
(Molecular Weight = 74.55 gm)
Potassium 52.45 % K
Chlorine 47.55 % Cl
Empirical Formula:
KCl
Name Origin:
Named after the Dutch chemist, Sylvia de la Boe (1614-1672).
Physical Properties:
Cleavage:
[100] Perfect, [010] Perfect, [001] Perfect
Color:
white, yellowish white, reddish white, bluish white, or brownish white.
Density:
1.99
Diaphaniety:
Transparent
Habits:
Massive - Granular - Common texture observed in granite and other igneous rock., Euhedral Crystals - Occurs as well-formed crystals showing good external form., Fibrous - Crystals mad e up of fibers.
Hardness:
2.5 - Finger Nail
Luminescence:
None.
Luster:
Vitreous - Greasy
Streak:
white
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