Sillimanite and Hematite Physical Properties
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
5.00-5.30
Fracture
Splintery
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{010} perfect
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sillimanite and Hematite Chemical Formula
While comparing Sillimanite and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Sillimanite and Hematite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.