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Amber and Hodgkinsonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.104.06-4.08
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{???} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54.5-5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Hodgkinsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Hodgkinsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Hodgkinsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Hodgkinsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.06-4.08 whereas that of Hodgkinsonite is 4.06-4.08.