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Amber and Chrysoberyl 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
1.05-1.103.69-3.81
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.58.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
BeAl 2 O 4

Amber and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Amber and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.