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Sylvite and Demantoid Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

1.9933.77-3.95
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

2.56.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

KCl
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl
  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sylvite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.