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Hypersthene and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Hypersthene Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.45-3.55   
1.05-1.10   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[C,H,O]   

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Hypersthene and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene and Amber chemical formula.

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Hypersthene and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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