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Halite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.172.72-2.83
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Good on {100} and {110}

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.