Colemanite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Colemanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite 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 Colemanite and Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Colemanite- Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Colemanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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