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Halite and Beudantite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.174.48
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
distinct; good on {0001}

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53.5-4.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Halite and Beudantite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Beudantite 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 Beudantite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Beudantite- PbFe+++3(AsO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Halite and Beudantite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Beudantite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Beudantite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 4.48 whereas that of Beudantite is 4.48.