Sellaite and Sillimanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Tough
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.14-3.16
  
3.20-3.26
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
  
Splintery
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {010} and {110}
  
{010} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
  
6-7.5
  
Chemical Composition
MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sellaite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sellaite 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 Sellaite and Sillimanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sellaite- MgF 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sellaite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sellaite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sellaite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sellaite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.