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Sylvite and Gedrite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.993
3.15-3.259
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
Gedrite   Magnesiogedrite , Comments: Dark gray cleavage fragment of magnesiogedrite (gedrite). , Location: Bamble, Telemark, Norway. , Scale: See Image.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Gedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Gedrite 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 Gedrite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gedrite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2](Si 6Al 2)O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sylvite and Gedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Gedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Gedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.15-3.259 whereas that of Gedrite is 3.15-3.259.