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Sillimanite and Johachidolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.263.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sillimanite and Johachidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Johachidolite 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 Johachidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Johachidolite- CaAlB 3O 7Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sillimanite and Johachidolite Specific Gravity

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