Sillimanite and Honey Opal Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
{010} perfect
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
  
5.5-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Sillimanite and Honey Opal Chemical Formula
While comparing Sillimanite and Honey Opal 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 Honey Opal chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Honey Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
Sillimanite and Honey Opal Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Honey Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Honey Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is Not Available whereas that of Honey Opal is Not Available.