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Caledonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Caledonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.6-5.76  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
[001] perfect; [100] distinct  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KCl  

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Caledonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Caledonite 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 Caledonite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Caledonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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