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