Violane and Amber Physical Properties

Violane

Amber

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.22-3.401.05-1.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

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

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-62-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

[C,H,O]

Violane and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Amber chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Violane- (Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

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Violane and Amber Specific Gravity

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