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Sillimanite and Blue quartz Physical Properties


Blue quartz and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
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Fracture
Splintery   
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Cleavage
{010} perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
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Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Sillimanite and Blue quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Blue quartz 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 quartz chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Blue quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.

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