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Sillimanite and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.263.3-3.5
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
Perfect on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Sillimanite and Arfvedsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Arfvedsonite- NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2

Sillimanite and Arfvedsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Arfvedsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Arfvedsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.3-3.5 whereas that of Arfvedsonite is 3.3-3.5.