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Schorlomite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Tough
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.77-3.933.20-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7-7.56-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schorlomite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Schorlomite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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