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Halite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Clintonite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
3.0-3.1  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
Perfect on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2  

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Halite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

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Halite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.

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