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Polyhalite 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
2.78
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
[C,H,O]

Polyhalite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite and Amber chemical formula.

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

Polyhalite and Amber Specific Gravity

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