Clinohedrite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Sillimanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Tough

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.3353.20-3.26

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{010} perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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

Clinohedrite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Clinohedrite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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