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Halite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO2

Halite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Halite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.

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