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Amber and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Amber Physical Properties


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   

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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.

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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