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Williamsite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Williamsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.51-2.63  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Williamsite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Williamsite and Sugilite 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 Williamsite and Sugilite chemical formula.

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Williamsite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Williamsite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Williamsite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Williamsite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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