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Villiaumite and Amber Physical Properties


Amber and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.79   
1.05-1.10   

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

Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   
None   

Mohs Hardness
2   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   
[C,H,O]   

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Villiaumite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Amber chemical formula.

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Villiaumite and Amber Specific Gravity

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

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