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Halite and Marialite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Halite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Halite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.