Shungite and Amber Physical Properties

Shungite

Amber

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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

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1.05-1.10

1.5 Fracture

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

1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

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2-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

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[C,H,O]

Shungite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Amber chemical formula.

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

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Shungite and Amber Specific Gravity

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