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Halite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Fibrolite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.14-3.25   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Halite and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

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Halite and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.

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