Carletonite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.45
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {110}
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
4-4.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Not Available
  
Carletonite and Sylvite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carletonite 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 Carletonite and Sylvite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carletonite- KNa 4Ca 4Si 8O 18(CO 3) 4(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Carletonite and Sylvite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carletonite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carletonite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carletonite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.