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Halite and Serendibite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
3.43-3.44
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None Observed
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Serendibite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Serendibite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.