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Grandidierite and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.85-3.00
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCl

Grandidierite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Grandidierite and Halite Specific Gravity

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