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Halite and Chambersite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.