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Wernerite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Wernerite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Tough  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
-  
Splintery  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5-6.5  
6-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Wernerite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wernerite 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 Wernerite and Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Wernerite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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