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Sylvite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.95-4.30  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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Sylvite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Almandine 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 Sylvite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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