Helenite and Amber Physical Properties

Helenite

Amber

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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

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1.05-1.10

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

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2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[C,H,O]

Helenite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Helenite 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 Helenite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Helenite and Amber Specific Gravity

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