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Halite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Halite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Halite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.