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Sillimanite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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
3.20-3.26
2.60-2.90
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sillimanite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Blue Beryl Maxixe 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 Blue Beryl Maxixe chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Blue Beryl Maxixe- Be 3Al 2Si 6O 18Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sillimanite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Blue Beryl Maxixe Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Blue Beryl Maxixe is 2.60-2.90.