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Sillimanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Tough   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26   
1.993   

Fracture
Splintery   
Uneven, Brittle   

Cleavage
{010} perfect   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Sillimanite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

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Sillimanite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.

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