Agate and Amber Physical Properties

Agate

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

2.60-2.64

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

[C,H,O]

Agate and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Agate and Amber Specific Gravity

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