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Halite
Halite

Mottramite
Mottramite



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Halite and Mottramite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Water-soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.175.9
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None observed

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Halite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Mottramite- PbCu(VO4)(OH)

Halite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.