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Sillimanite and Sulfur Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
Not Available
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
(e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Not Available

Sillimanite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sillimanite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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