Halite and Brookite Physical Properties

Halite

Brookite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.173.87-4.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Halite and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.