Halite and Shattuckite Physical Properties

Halite

Shattuckite

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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

2.173.80-4.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

perfect along [010] and [100]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Halite and Shattuckite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Halite and Shattuckite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Shattuckite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Shattuckite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.80-4.15 whereas that of Shattuckite is 3.80-4.15.