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Halite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
CaF2

Halite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Halite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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