Amber and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
2.17
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
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.
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