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Alabaster and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.301.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
22-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
[C,H,O]

Alabaster and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Alabaster 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 Alabaster and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Alabaster- CaSO 4 · 2H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Alabaster and Amber Specific Gravity

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