Amber and Glass Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.39-4.00
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012), ConchoidalGemdat.org, Management Team (2012)
  
Cleavage
None
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
4-6
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Not Available
  
Amber and Glass Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Glass 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 Glass chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
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Amber and Glass Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Glass Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Glass Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.39-4.00 whereas that of Glass is 2.39-4.00.
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