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Amber and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
2.5-4  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
C  

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Amber and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Amber and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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