Halite and Ammolite Physical Properties

Halite

Ammolite

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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

2.172.75-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Granular

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

no true cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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Halite and Ammolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Ammolite 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 Ammolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Halite and Ammolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Ammolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Ammolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.75-2.80 whereas that of Ammolite is 2.75-2.80.