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Amber and Milarite 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
1.05-1.102.52-2.60
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Milarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Milarite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.