Holmquistite and Amber Physical Properties

Holmquistite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.95-3.131.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

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

1.6 Cleavage

{210} Perfect

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

[C,H,O]

Holmquistite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Holmquistite and Amber Specific Gravity

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