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Halite and Eosphorite 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
2.173.05-3.08
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Poor on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.