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Halite
Halite

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Halite and Orbicular jasper Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
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Halite and Orbicular jasper Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Orbicular jasper 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 Orbicular jasper chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Orbicular jasper- -

Halite and Orbicular jasper Specific Gravity

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