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Amber and Gaspeite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.71
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{10 1 1} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Amber and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Amber and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.