Rosasite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Effervesces in cold
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4-4.2
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
Splintery
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
4
  
2-2.5
  
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]
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.