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Halite and Grandidierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.85-3.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Brittle, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Grandidierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Grandidierite 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 Grandidierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Grandidierite- (Mg,Fe)Al 3(BO 4)(SiO 4)OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Grandidierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Grandidierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Grandidierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.85-3.00 whereas that of Grandidierite is 2.85-3.00.