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Amber and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.85-3.00
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.