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Sylvite and Clintonite 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
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Sylvite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Sylvite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.