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Halite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.50   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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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.

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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.

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