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Siderite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Siderite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.83-3.89   
1.993   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect on {01 1 1}   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Not Available   

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Siderite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Siderite 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 Siderite and Sylvite chemical formula.

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Siderite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

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

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