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Arfvedsonite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Arfvedsonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.3-3.5   
1.05-1.10   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on [110]   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaNa2(Fe++4Fe+++)Si8O22(OH)2   
[C,H,O]   

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Arfvedsonite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Arfvedsonite 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 Arfvedsonite and Amber chemical formula.

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Arfvedsonite and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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