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Amber and Periclase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.103.7-3.9
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5-6
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.