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Axinite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Axinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.26-3.36   
1.05-1.10   

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

Cleavage
Good on {100}   
None   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
[C,H,O]   

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Axinite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Axinite 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 Axinite and Amber chemical formula.

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Axinite and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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