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Halite
Halite
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Gaylussite
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Halite and Gaylussite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
Water-soluble
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2.17
Conchoidal
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
2.0-2.5
NaCl
 
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Decomposes in water
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1.93-1.99
Conchoidal
perfect [110]
2.5
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Halite and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

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Halite and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

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