Halite and Scorodite Physical Properties

Halite

Scorodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.17Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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Halite and Scorodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Scorodite 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 Scorodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Halite and Scorodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Scorodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Scorodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is Not Available whereas that of Scorodite is Not Available.