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Halite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.