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Amber and Beryllonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.79-2.87
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Beryllonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Beryllonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Beryllonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Beryllonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.79-2.87 whereas that of Beryllonite is 2.79-2.87.