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Halite and Grossular Physical Properties

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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
2.173.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Grossular- Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.