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Halite and Pyrope Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Water-soluble
insoluble in water

Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.173.62-3.87
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.57-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Pyrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Pyrope 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 Pyrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Pyrope- Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Halite and Pyrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Pyrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Pyrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.62-3.87 whereas that of Pyrope is 3.62-3.87.