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Sillimanite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties


Clinohedrite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.28-3.335   

Fracture
Splintery   
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
{010} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Sillimanite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.

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