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Sylvite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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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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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.

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