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Amber and Melanite 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
1.05-1.103.70-4.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.56.5-7
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Melanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Melanite 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 Melanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Melanite- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Melanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Melanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Melanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.70-4.10 whereas that of Melanite is 3.70-4.10.