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Halite and Dioptase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.