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Sillimanite and Legrandite Physical Properties


Legrandite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
3.98-4.04   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Imperfect, poor one {100}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Sillimanite and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.

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