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Chondrodite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Chondrodite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.10-3.20   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Poor to good on (001)   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chondrodite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Chondrodite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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