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Halite and Prase Physical Properties

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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
2.172.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.