Phlogopite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
[C,H,O]
  
Phlogopite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Amber chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Phlogopite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.