Sillimanite and Londonite Physical Properties

Sillimanite

Londonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.263.34

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sillimanite and Londonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Londonite 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 Londonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Londonite- (Cs,K,Rb)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Sillimanite and Londonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Londonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Londonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.34 whereas that of Londonite is 3.34.