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Halite and Stichtite Physical Properties


Stichtite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
2.11-2.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Halite and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

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Halite and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.

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