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Demantoid and Sylvite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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Soluble

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

3.77-3.951.993
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Uneven

Cleavage

Imperfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

Mohs Hardness

6.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
KCl

Demantoid and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Demantoid and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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