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Halite and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.174.58-4.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.53.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.