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Amber and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
None   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Not Available   

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Amber and Chlorite group Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

Amber and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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