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Halite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Slowly dissolves in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.53.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Not Available

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
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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 Not Available whereas that of Langbeinite is Not Available.