Sillimanite and Erythrite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Sectile
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
  
3.06
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
  
Cleavage
{010} perfect
  
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
  
Not Available
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
  
Sillimanite and Erythrite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sillimanite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)
Sillimanite and Erythrite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.