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Amber and Polyhalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.102.78
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.53.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
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Amber and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
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Amber and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.