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Halite and Serendibite Physical Properties


Serendibite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
3.43-3.44  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None Observed  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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