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Amber and Amazonite 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
2.55-2.57
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
KAlSi3O8

Amber and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

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

Amber and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.

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