Chondrodite and Sillimanite 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 OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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.