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Halite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

Water-soluble
insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
S8

Halite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Halite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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