Amber and Stichtite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
2.11-2.20
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
None
Perfect on {0001}
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Stichtite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amber and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
- Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Amber and Stichtite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.
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