Halite and Jasper Physical Properties

Halite

Jasper

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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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.58-2.91

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

SiO₂

Halite and Jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂

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Halite and Jasper Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.