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Kyanite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.53-3.65
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[C,H,O]

Kyanite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Amber chemical formula.

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

Kyanite and Amber Specific Gravity

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