Sylvite and Inderite Physical Properties

Sylvite

Inderite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9931.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sylvite and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sylvite and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.