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Halite and Moroxite Physical Properties

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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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.13-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Moroxite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Moroxite 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 Moroxite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Moroxite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Moroxite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Moroxite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.13-3.26 whereas that of Moroxite is 3.13-3.26.