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Halite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
5.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Not Available   

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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.

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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.

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