KClCubic

Sylvite

KCl

Halides
Chemical FormulaKCl
Crystal SystemCubic
Mohs Hardness2
Specific Gravity1.99
ColorColorless, white, blue, yellow
LusterVitreous
StreakWhite
CleavageThree directions
FractureConchoidal

Occurrence

Found in evaporite deposits. Major source of potassium for fertilizers.

Hardness on Mohs Scale

2 / 10
Talc (1)Quartz (7)Diamond (10)