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Vlasovite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Vlasovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.97   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Distinct on {010}   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
6   
6-7.5   

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

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Vlasovite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Vlasovite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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