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Amber and Binghamite 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
1.05-1.102.55-2.70
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Binghamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Binghamite 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 Binghamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Binghamite- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Binghamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Binghamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Binghamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Binghamite is 2.55-2.70.