Thaumasite and Sylvite Physical Properties

Thaumasite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite and Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Thaumasite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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