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Halite and Carnelian 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
2.172.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO2

Halite and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Halite and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.