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Grossular and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Grossular Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.55-3.73   
1.993   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
none   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Not Available   

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Grossular and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grossular 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 Grossular and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Grossular and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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