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Amber and Williamsite Physical Properties


Williamsite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.51-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Amber and Williamsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Williamsite 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 Williamsite chemical formula.

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Amber and Williamsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Williamsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Williamsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Williamsite is 2.51-2.63.

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