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Rhodolite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Rhodolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
1.05-1.10   

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

Cleavage
none, may show indistinct parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12   
[C,H,O]   

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Rhodolite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite and Amber chemical formula.

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Rhodolite and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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