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Halite and Moonstone Physical Properties


Moonstone and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.56-2.60   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8   

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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.

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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.

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