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Halite and Almandine 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
2.173.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.