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Halite and Scorodite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, Splintery

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{201} Imperfect, {100} Poor, {001} Poor

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
FeAsO4·2H2O

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
  • Chemical formula of Scorodite- FeAsO4·2H2O

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 whereas that of Scorodite is .