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Amber and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Gaspeite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
HCl soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
3.71   

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

Cleavage
None   
{10 1 1} Good   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   

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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.

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.

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