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Halite and Black Opal Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.171.97-2.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Black Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Black Opal 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 Black Opal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Black Opal- SiO 2 + H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Black Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Black Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Black Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Black Opal is 1.97-2.22.