Amber and Sapphirine Physical Properties

Amber

Sapphirine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.05-1.103.40-3.58

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[C,H,O]

(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Amber and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.

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