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Amber and Moldavite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.32-2.38
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Amber and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.