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Iddingsite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8  
1.993  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Perfect  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
3  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)  
KCl  

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Iddingsite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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