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Prismatine and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Tough   

Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.34   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
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Splintery   

Cleavage
{110} Perfect   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
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6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Prismatine and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prismatine 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 Prismatine and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Prismatine and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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