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Grandidierite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
3.20-3.26
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
6-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Grandidierite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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