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Halite and Nickeline Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
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1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.