Halite and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Water-soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.17
  
3.0-3.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle
  
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}
  
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
NaCl
  
MnCO3
  
Halite and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO3
Halite and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.