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Prase and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Prase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.64-2.69  
1.05-1.10  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
7  
2-2.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
[C,H,O]  

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Prase and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Amber chemical formula.

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Prase and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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