Phlogopite and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Phlogopite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Sillimanite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Phlogopite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.