Clinohedrite and Amber Physical Properties

Clinohedrite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.28-3.3351.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

[C,H,O]

Clinohedrite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Clinohedrite and Amber Specific Gravity

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