Sapphire and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Tough
  
Solubility
insoluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
9
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sapphire and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sapphire and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sapphire and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sapphire and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sapphire is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.
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