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Sillimanite

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Sillimanite and Selenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Tough
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-
3.20-3.26
Splintery
{010} perfect
6-7.5
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
 
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-
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-9999
-
Perfect
2
CaSO4·2H2O

Sillimanite and Selenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Selenite 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 Selenite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Selenite Specific Gravity

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