Sillimanite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sillimanite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.