Home
×

Amber
Amber

Tinzenite
Tinzenite



ADD
Compare
X
Amber
X
Tinzenite

Amber and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.355-3.433
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None
{???} Good, {???} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amber and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Amber and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.