Halite and Caledonite Physical Properties

Halite

Caledonite

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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

2.175.6-5.76

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

[001] perfect; [100] distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Halite and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Caledonite- Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Halite and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.