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Catapleiite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.72
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Catapleiite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Catapleiite and Halite Specific Gravity

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