Anthophyllite and Amber Physical Properties

Anthophyllite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.9-3.5

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

[C,H,O]

Anthophyllite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Anthophyllite and Amber 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 Anthophyllite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Anthophyllite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anthophyllite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anthophyllite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anthophyllite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.