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Variscite and Amber Physical Properties

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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
2.42-2.581.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
[C,H,O]

Variscite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Variscite and Amber Specific Gravity

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