Halite and Edenite Physical Properties

Halite

Edenite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.173.05-3.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Good on (110)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

Halite and Edenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Edenite 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 Edenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2

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Halite and Edenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Edenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Edenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.05-3.37 whereas that of Edenite is 3.05-3.37.