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Amber and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.101.993
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
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Amber and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
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Amber and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.