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Charlesite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.79
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
2.5
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.