Halite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

Halite

Kurnakovite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.171.847-1.852

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Poor to indistinct on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.52-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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Halite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Halite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.