Amber and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.42-2.58
  
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
  
Cleavage
None
  
[010] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
4-5
  
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.
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