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Halite and Star Sapphire Physical Properties


Star Sapphire and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Water-soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
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Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
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Chemical Composition
NaCl   
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Halite and Star Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Star Sapphire 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 Star Sapphire chemical formula.

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Halite and Star Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Star Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Star Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Star Sapphire is 3.90-4.05.

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