Edenite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
NaCl
  
Edenite and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Edenite and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.