Sillimanite and Piemontite Physical Properties

Sillimanite

Piemontite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.26Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect

[001] good, [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Not Available

Sillimanite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sillimanite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.