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Grandidierite and Sylvite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
1.993
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
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Grandidierite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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