Amber and Amethyst Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
insoluble in common solvents
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.65
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
SiO2
  
Amber and Amethyst Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2
Amber and Amethyst Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.
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