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Inderite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Inderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.79  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{110} Good  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
KCl  

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Inderite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Inderite 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 Inderite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Inderite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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