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Californite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.32-3.471.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

-
Uneven

Cleavage

None
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

-99992.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCl

Californite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Californite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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