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Sillimanite and Antigorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.262.58-2.80
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
{001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.55-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sillimanite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sillimanite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.