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Halite
Halite

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Halite and Blue spinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
MgAl2O4

Halite and Blue spinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Blue spinel- MgAl2O4

Halite and Blue spinel Specific Gravity

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