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Kainite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.15
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{001}, perfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-3
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[C,H,O]

Kainite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Kainite 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 Kainite and Amber chemical formula.

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

Kainite and Amber Specific Gravity

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