Halite and Kyanite Physical Properties

Halite

Kyanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.173.53-3.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.54-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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Halite and Kyanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Kyanite 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 Kyanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Halite and Kyanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Kyanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Kyanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.53-3.65 whereas that of Kyanite is 3.53-3.65.