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Amber and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.69-2.79  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Poor on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Amber and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Amber and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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