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Sylvite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.55-4.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
6.5-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.  

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Sylvite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Garnet 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 Garnet chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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