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Halite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.10-3.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.