Halite and Amazonite Physical Properties

Halite

Amazonite

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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

2.55-2.57

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5

6-6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

KAlSi₃O₈

Halite and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi₃O₈

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Halite and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.