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Halite

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Halite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

Water-soluble
Soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.174.014
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.54-5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Halite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Plumbogummite- PbAl3(PO4)(SO4)(OH)6

Halite and Plumbogummite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.