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Sylvite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.993   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven, Brittle   
Splintery   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
6-7.5   

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

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Sylvite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite and Sillimanite 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 Sylvite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Sylvite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sylvite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sylvite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sylvite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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