Sillimanite and Agrellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
  
2.88
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{010} perfect
  
perfect [110]
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
NaCa2Si4O10F
  
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 OâDonoghue , 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.