Halite and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Water-soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.17
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
NaCl
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Halite and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Halite and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.