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Sylvite and Iolite Physical Properties


Iolite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
2.6-2.7  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  
3,1  

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Mg2Al4Si5O18  

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Sylvite and Iolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Iolite 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 Iolite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Iolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Iolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Iolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 2.6-2.7 whereas that of Iolite is 2.6-2.7.

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