Halite and Charoite Physical Properties

Halite

Charoite

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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

2.172.54-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Good in three directions

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Halite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.