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Clinothulite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Clinothulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca2(Mg,Fe)3Al2(SiO4)4(OH)4  
KCl  

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Clinothulite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinothulite 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 Clinothulite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Clinothulite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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