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Chalcedony and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.701.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
[C,H,O]

Chalcedony and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Chalcedony and Amber Specific Gravity

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