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Demantoid and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95   
2.17   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaCl   

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Demantoid and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Halite chemical formula.

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Demantoid and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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