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Halite
Halite

Dendrite crystal
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Halite and Dendrite crystal Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.171
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
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Halite and Dendrite crystal Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Dendrite crystal 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 Dendrite crystal chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Dendrite crystal- -

Halite and Dendrite crystal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Dendrite crystal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Dendrite crystal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 1 whereas that of Dendrite crystal is 1.