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Sillimanite and Eudialyte Physical Properties


Eudialyte and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
H₂SO₄  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26  
2.74-3.00  

Fracture
Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} perfect  
Distinct on {0001} imperfect on {11 2 0}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na 4(Ca,Ce) 2(Fe,Mn,Y)ZrSi 8O 22(OH,Cl) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Sillimanite and Eudialyte Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Eudialyte 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 Eudialyte chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Eudialyte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Eudialyte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Eudialyte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.74-3.00 whereas that of Eudialyte is 2.74-3.00.

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