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Halite
Halite

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Halite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Water-soluble
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Halite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Halite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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