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Halite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

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
2.172.90-3.14
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Imperfect; basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.