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Amber and Tourmaline Physical Properties


Tourmaline and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10   
2.85-3.35   

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

Cleavage
None   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]   
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas. See The chemical formula of Tourmaline for details.   

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Amber and Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Tourmaline 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 Tourmaline chemical formula.

Amber and Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.

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