Halite and Lazulite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
3.04-3.17
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5.5
Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Halite and Lazulite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references
Halite and Lazulite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.