Allanite and Amber Physical Properties

Allanite

Amber

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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

3.40-4.20

1.05-1.10

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

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2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[C,H,O]

Allanite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Allanite 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 Allanite and Amber chemical formula.

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

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Allanite and Amber Specific Gravity

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