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Halite and Danburite 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
2.172.97-3.03
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Danburite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Danburite 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 Danburite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Danburite- CaB 2(SiO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Danburite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Danburite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Danburite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.97-3.03 whereas that of Danburite is 2.97-3.03.