Halite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

Halite

Chrysotile

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

insoluble in water

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.51-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Fibrous

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Halite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Halite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.