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Halite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.171.05-1.10
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.52-2.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
[C,H,O]

Halite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite 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 Halite and Amber chemical formula.

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

Halite and Amber Specific Gravity

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