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Vanadinite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
C20H36
[C,H,O]

Vanadinite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Vanadinite and Amber Specific Gravity

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