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Halite and Prismatine Physical Properties


Prismatine and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.34   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{110} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
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Halite and Prismatine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Prismatine 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 Prismatine chemical formula.

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Halite and Prismatine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Prismatine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Prismatine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.34 whereas that of Prismatine is 3.34.

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