Amber and Andalusite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
3.05-3.21
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Good on {110}, poor on {100}
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7.5
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  
Amber and Andalusite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Andalusite 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 Andalusite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Andalusite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Andalusite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Andalusite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Andalusite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Andalusite is 3.05-3.21.
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