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Amber and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.51-2.53
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.