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Halite and Sard Physical Properties


Sard and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
2.58-2.63  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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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.

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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.

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