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Sylvite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties


Vesuvianite Idocrase and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.993  
3.25-3.50  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
KCl  
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sylvite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.

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