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Amber and Calcite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.67-2.73
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.