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Halite and Piemontite Physical Properties


Piemontite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
6-6.5  

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

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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.

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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 .

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