Amber and Rock Crystal 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)
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Rock Crystal- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
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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