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Halite and Rosasite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Effervesces in cold
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.174-4.2
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on {100} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.54
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Rosasite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Rosasite 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 Rosasite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Rosasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Rosasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 4-4.2 whereas that of Rosasite is 4-4.2.