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Sulphur and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Sulphur Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.05-2.08   
1.05-1.10   

Fracture
Not Available   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
None   

Mohs Hardness
Not Available   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
[C,H,O]   

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Sulphur and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulphur 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 Sulphur and Amber chemical formula.

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Sulphur and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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