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Halite and Jet Physical Properties


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Jet and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
1.19-1.35  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
2.5-4  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
C  

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Halite and Jet Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Jet 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 Jet chemical formula.

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Halite and Jet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Jet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Jet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 1.19-1.35 whereas that of Jet is 1.19-1.35.

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