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Amber and Hematite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
Brittle

Solubility

Soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

1.05-1.105.00-5.30
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

2-2.56
2 10
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Chemical Composition

[C,H,O]
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Hematite- Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Hematite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Hematite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Hematite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 5.00-5.30 whereas that of Hematite is 5.00-5.30.