Powellite and Amber Physical Properties

Powellite

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

4.23

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-4

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

[C,H,O]

Powellite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Powellite and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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