Halite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaCl
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Halite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Halite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.