Charlesite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Charlesite

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.791.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10bar10}

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Charlesite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charlesite 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 Charlesite and Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

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Charlesite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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