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Beryllonite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.79-2.871.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} perfect; {100} good, interrupted; {101} indistinct; {001} in traces
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-62-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]

Beryllonite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Beryllonite 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 Beryllonite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Beryllonite- NaBePO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Beryllonite and Amber Specific Gravity

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