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Sillimanite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.262.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sillimanite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sillimanite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.