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Halite and Jadeite 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
2.173.28-3.38
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Good on [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Jadeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Jadeite 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 Jadeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Jadeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Jadeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Jadeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.28-3.38 whereas that of Jadeite is 3.28-3.38.