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Amber and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.54-2.61
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Adularia 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 Amber and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.