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Chambersite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.502.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Chambersite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Chambersite and Halite Specific Gravity

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