Sillimanite and Azurmalachite Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Azurmalachite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Azurmalachite 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 Azurmalachite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Azurmalachite- (Cu) 3(OH) 2(CO 3) 2 + Cu 2(CO 3)(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sillimanite and Azurmalachite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Azurmalachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Azurmalachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.70-3.95 whereas that of Azurmalachite is 3.70-3.95.