Amber and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.9-3.5
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
None
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amber and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Anthophyllite 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 Amber and Anthophyllite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Amber and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.
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