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Tortoiseshell and Amber Physical Properties

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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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.25-1.351.05-1.10
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
Not Available2-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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[C,H,O]

Tortoiseshell and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Tortoiseshell 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 Tortoiseshell and Amber chemical formula.

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

Tortoiseshell and Amber Specific Gravity

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