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Faustite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
1.05-1.10  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
[C,H,O]  

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Faustite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Amber chemical formula.

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Faustite and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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