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Halite and Nosean 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
2.172.30-2.40
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{110} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Halite and Nosean Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Nosean 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 Nosean chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Nosean- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24(SO 4) · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Halite and Nosean Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Nosean Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Nosean Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.30-2.40 whereas that of Nosean is 2.30-2.40.