Sillimanite and Villiaumite Physical Properties

Sillimanite

Villiaumite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Tough

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.20-3.262.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} perfect

{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-7.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Sillimanite and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Sillimanite and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sillimanite and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sillimanite and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sillimanite is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.