Catapleiite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.72
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.