Sillimanite and Agrellite Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Agrellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Agrellite 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 Agrellite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F

Sillimanite and Agrellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Agrellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Agrellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.88 whereas that of Agrellite is 2.88.