Baryte and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3-5
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
Irregular/uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
[C,H,O]
  
Baryte and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Amber chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Baryte and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Baryte and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Baryte and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Baryte is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.