Demantoid and Sylvite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
  
1.993
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5
  
2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
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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.
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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.