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Amber and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amber and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amber and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.