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Sylvite and Charlesite Physical Properties

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

Sylvite and Charlesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Charlesite 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 Sylvite and Charlesite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Charlesite- Ca6(Al,Si)2(SO4)2B(OH)4(OH,O)12•26(H2O)

Sylvite and Charlesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Charlesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Charlesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 1.79 whereas that of Charlesite is 1.79.