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Sillimanite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
1
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sillimanite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sillimanite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.