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Halite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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