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Sardonyx and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.701.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
[C,H,O]

Sardonyx and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Sardonyx and Amber Specific Gravity

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