Halite and Axinite Physical Properties

Halite

Axinite

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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

2.173.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Halite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Halite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.