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Amber and Agate Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.60-2.64
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO2

Amber and Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Agate 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 Agate chemical formula.

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

Amber and Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Agate is 2.60-2.64.

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