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Amber and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.64-2.69  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
7  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Amber and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Amber and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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