Halite and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

Halite

Hemimorphite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.173.30-3.50

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Halite and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.