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Amber and Amethyst Physical Properties


Amethyst and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
insoluble in common solvents  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
SiO2  

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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.

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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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