Halite and Moonstone Physical Properties

Halite

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Halite and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Halite and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.