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Halite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.02
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Halite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Halite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.