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Amber and Hercynite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.104.39
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.57.5-8
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Hercynite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Hercynite 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 Hercynite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Hercynite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Hercynite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Hercynite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.39 whereas that of Hercynite is 4.39.