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Sylvite and Andradite Physical Properties


Andradite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.70-4.10  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7  

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

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Sylvite and Andradite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Andradite 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 Andradite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Andradite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Andradite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Andradite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Andradite is 3.70-4.10.

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