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Halite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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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
2.175.85-6.15
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.