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Amber and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Tough   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Splintery   

Cleavage
None   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Amber and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Sillimanite chemical formula.

Amber and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

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

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