Halite and Stolzite Physical Properties

Halite

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.52.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

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Halite and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Halite and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.