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Halite and Hackmanite 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
2.172.27-2.33
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.