Halite and Alexandrite Physical Properties

Halite

Alexandrite

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.17

3.69-3.81

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1,1 ; 3,2.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5

8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

BeAl ₂ O ₄

Halite and Alexandrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Alexandrite 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 Alexandrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Halite and Alexandrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Alexandrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Alexandrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Alexandrite is 3.69-3.81.