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Halite
Halite

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Apache Tear



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Halite and Apache Tear Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
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Halite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Apache Tear- -

Halite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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