Home
Gemstones


Clintonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

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.

Compare Green Gemstones

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.

Green Gemstones

Green Gemstones


Compare Green Gemstones