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Halite and Jeremejevite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
3.28-3.31
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Jeremejevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Jeremejevite 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 Jeremejevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Jeremejevite- Al 6B 5O 15(F,OH) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Jeremejevite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Jeremejevite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Jeremejevite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.28-3.31 whereas that of Jeremejevite is 3.28-3.31.