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Amber and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.17
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.52.0-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
NaCl

Amber and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Halite 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 Amber and Halite chemical formula.

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

Amber and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.