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Sylvite and Hydrogrossular Physical Properties


Hydrogrossular and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.25-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
hydrogrossular Massive vein s of opaque Grossular Garnet that resembles Jade . It is white to light green in color, and may be colored in a white, green, and pink combination. Hydrogrossular is often regarded as a variety of Grossular, but it is scientifi  

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Sylvite and Hydrogrossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Hydrogrossular 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 Hydrogrossular chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Hydrogrossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Hydrogrossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Hydrogrossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.25-3.40 whereas that of Hydrogrossular is 3.25-3.40.

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