Halite and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Halite

Catapleiite

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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

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Halite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.