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Amber and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Rock Crystal 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   
2.65   

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)   

Cleavage
None   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   

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Amber and Rock Crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal chemical formula.

Amber and Rock Crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Rock Crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Rock Crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.65 whereas that of Rock Crystal is 2.65.

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