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Halite and Piemontite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
[001] good, [100] distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Halite and Piemontite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Piemontite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)(Si2O7)O(OH)

Halite and Piemontite Specific Gravity

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