Sillimanite and Hypersthene Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sillimanite and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.