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Sillimanite
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Pyrope Almandine



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Sillimanite and Pyrope Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.263.62-4.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sillimanite and Pyrope Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Pyrope Almandine 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 Pyrope Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope Almandine- (Fe,Mg) 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sillimanite and Pyrope Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Pyrope Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Pyrope Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 3.62-4.20 whereas that of Pyrope Almandine is 3.62-4.20.