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Chiastolite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Chiastolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Water-soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.00-3.15   
2.17   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)   
NaCl   

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Chiastolite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Halite chemical formula.

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Chiastolite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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