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Amazonite 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
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.571.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
[C,H,O]

Amazonite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Amazonite and Amber Specific Gravity

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