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Celestine and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Celestine and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Celestine and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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