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Sillimanite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.26
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1.5 Fracture
Splintery
Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Sillimanite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

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

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