Garnet and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Indistinct
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  
NaCl
  
Garnet and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Garnet and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.