Sillimanite and Periclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
  
3.7-3.9
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
{010} perfect
  
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
  
Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Sillimanite and Periclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Sillimanite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Sillimanite and Periclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.