Halite and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
3.16-3.43
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{110} Good, {110} Good
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5-6
Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Halite and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Halite and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.