Rosasite and Amber Physical Properties

Rosasite

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.2

1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

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

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

[C,H,O]

Rosasite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Amber chemical formula.

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

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Rosasite and Amber Specific Gravity

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