Sillimanite and Meionite Physical Properties

Sillimanite and Meionite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Meionite 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 Meionite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
• Chemical formula of Meionite- 3CaAl 2Si 2O 8 · CaCO 3Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Sillimanite and Meionite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Meionite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Meionite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.78 whereas that of Meionite is 2.78.