Charlesite and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.79
  
1.993
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {10bar10}
  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
2.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)
  
Not Available
  
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.