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Chrysoprase 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
2.58-2.64
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
NaCl

Chrysoprase and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrysoprase 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 Chrysoprase and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrysoprase- SiO2 (with a high level of nickel impurities )
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Chrysoprase and Halite Specific Gravity

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