Halite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Water-soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.17
  
3.15-3.21
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
1,2 prismatic
  
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
  
6-7
  
Chemical Composition
NaCl
  
LiAlSi2O6
  
Halite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
Halite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.