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Nuummite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Nuummite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.18-3.37   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect on 210   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Nuummite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nuummite 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 Nuummite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Nuummite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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