Calcite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
3
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Not Available
  
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.