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Halite and Citrine Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO2

Halite and Citrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Citrine 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 Citrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Citrine- SiO2

Halite and Citrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Citrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Citrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.65 whereas that of Citrine is 2.65.