Amber and Hardystonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
3.396-3.443
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
3-4
  
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.
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