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Sillimanite and Cryolite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Tough
Brittle

Solubility

-
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

3.20-3.262.97
1 7.18
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Fracture

Splintery
Uneven

Cleavage

{010} perfect
None observed

Mohs Hardness

6-7.52.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sillimanite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cryolite- Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sillimanite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.