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Clintonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Clintonite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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