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Amber and Variscite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.42-2.58
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
[010] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.54-5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Amber and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)

Amber and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.