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Amber and Rossmanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.