Ammolite and Halite Physical Properties

Ammolite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

42.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCl

Ammolite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Ammolite and Halite Specific Gravity

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