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Epidote and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Epidote Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50  
1.993  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Fibrous  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
KCl  

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Epidote and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Epidote and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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