Shigaite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Moderately flexible
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.32
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {0001}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
2
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
[C,H,O]
  
Shigaite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Amber chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Shigaite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Shigaite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Shigaite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Shigaite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.