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Amber and Sapphire Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Al 2 O 3

Amber and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Amber and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.