Sard and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.63
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sard and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sard and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sard and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sard and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sard is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.