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Amber and Corundum Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.90-4.05
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.59
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.