Epidote and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.25-3.50
1.05-1.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Fibrous
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{001} perfect and {100} imperfect
None
Chemical Composition
CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
[C,H,O]
Epidote and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Epidote 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 Epidote and Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Epidote- CaAl 2(Fe3+ ,Al)Si 3O 12(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Epidote and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Epidote and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Epidote and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Epidote is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.