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Halite and Helenite Physical Properties


Helenite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
SiO2  

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Halite and Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Halite and Helenite Specific Gravity

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

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