Sillimanite and Variscite Physical Properties

Sillimanite

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.262.42-2.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect

[010] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7.54-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

Sillimanite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

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Sillimanite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.