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Halite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties


Smoky Quartz and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
SiO2   

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Halite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

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Halite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.

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