Hardystonite and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.396-3.443
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
3-4
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Hardystonite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite and Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Hardystonite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hardystonite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hardystonite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hardystonite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.