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Halite and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Halite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Halite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.