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Halite

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Halite and Pezzotaite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Indistinct

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Halite and Pezzotaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Pezzotaite 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 Pezzotaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Pezzotaite- Cs(Be2Li)Al2Si6O18

Halite and Pezzotaite Specific Gravity

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