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Halite and Kunzite 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
2.173.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
LiAlSi2O6

Halite and Kunzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Kunzite 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 Kunzite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Kunzite- LiAlSi2O6

Halite and Kunzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Kunzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Kunzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Kunzite is 3.15-3.21.