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Chiastolite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.00-3.151.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Chiastolite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Chiastolite and Amber Specific Gravity

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