Halite and Ajoite Physical Properties

Halite

Ajoite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Decomposed by acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.96

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Perfect on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Halite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

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Halite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.