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Sillimanite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Tough
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.20-3.261.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Sillimanite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Sillimanite and Amber Specific Gravity

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