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Halite and Erythrite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.173.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sectile

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Halite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Halite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.