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Amber and Chalcedony Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
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
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
None
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO2

Amber and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Amber and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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