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Charoite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Charoite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Good in three directions  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Charoite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Charoite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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