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Halite and Phlogopite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Tough
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
2.78-2.85
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
None, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect basal (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Phlogopite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Phlogopite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Phlogopite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Phlogopite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.78-2.85 whereas that of Phlogopite is 2.78-2.85.