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Hydrophane and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Hydrophane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
[C,H,O]   

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Hydrophane and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Hydrophane 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 Hydrophane and Amber chemical formula.

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Hydrophane and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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