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Halite and Actinolite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
3.00
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
perfect along {110}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Actinolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Actinolite 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 Halite and Actinolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Actinolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Actinolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Actinolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Actinolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.00 whereas that of Actinolite is 3.00.