Agate and Halite Physical Properties

Agate

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.642.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaCl

Agate and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agate 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 Agate and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Agate- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Agate and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Agate and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Agate and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Agate is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.