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Beryllonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Beryllonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.79-2.87  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Splintery  

Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Beryllonite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Beryllonite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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