Sillimanite and Abalone Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
  
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Fracture
Splintery
  
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Cleavage
{010} perfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
  
2.5-3
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Sillimanite and Abalone Chemical Formula
While comparing Sillimanite and Abalone 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 Sillimanite and Abalone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sillimanite and Abalone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Abalone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Abalone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is Not Available whereas that of Abalone is Not Available.