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Amber and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
1.993   

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

Cleavage
None   
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Not Available   

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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.

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.

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