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Halite and Sard Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
2.58-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.