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Halite and Peridot Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.171.54-1.55
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Poor

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56.5-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Halite and Peridot Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Peridot 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 Peridot chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Peridot- (Mg,Fe)2SiO4

Halite and Peridot Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Peridot Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Peridot Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 1.54-1.55 whereas that of Peridot is 1.54-1.55.