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Gaspite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Water-soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.21   
2.17   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
NaCl   

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Gaspite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Halite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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