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Halite and Bort 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Bort Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Bort 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 Bort chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Bort Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Bort Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Bort Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is Not Available whereas that of Bort is Not Available.