Calcite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Calcite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite and Sylvite 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 Calcite and Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Calcite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Calcite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Calcite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Calcite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.