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Amethyst and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Amethyst Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
insoluble in common solvents  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
1.05-1.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
[C,H,O]  

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Amethyst and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Amethyst and Amber 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 Amethyst and Amber chemical formula.

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Amethyst and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amethyst and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amethyst and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amethyst is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.

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