Heliotrope and Amber Physical Properties

Heliotrope

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.61

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[C,H,O]

Heliotrope and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Amber chemical formula.

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

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Heliotrope and Amber Specific Gravity

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