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Halite and Ekanite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Halite and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Halite and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.