Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Arfvedsonite

Sillimanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Tough

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.3-3.53.20-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [110]

{010} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-66-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite 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 Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Arfvedsonite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Arfvedsonite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.