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Amber and Thaumasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
1.91
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Thaumasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Thaumasite 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 Thaumasite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Thaumasite- Ca 6Si 2(CO 3) 2(SO 4) 2(OH) 12 · 24H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Amber and Thaumasite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Thaumasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Thaumasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 1.91 whereas that of Thaumasite is 1.91.