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Halite and Kyanite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Water-soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.173.53-3.65
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.54-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Al2SiO5

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
  • Chemical formula of Kyanite- Al2SiO5

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.