Halite and Celestine Physical Properties

Halite

Celestine

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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

2.173.90-4.00

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Halite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.