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Halite and Hurlbutite 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
2.172.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Hurlbutite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Hurlbutite 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 Hurlbutite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Hurlbutite- CaBe 2(PO 4) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Hurlbutite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Hurlbutite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Hurlbutite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.90 whereas that of Hurlbutite is 2.90.