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Amber and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Amber and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Amber and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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