Hercynite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.39
1.05-1.10
Fracture
ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
None
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2-2.5
Chemical Composition
Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
[C,H,O]
Hercynite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Hercynite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hercynite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hercynite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hercynite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.