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Halite and Sulfur Physical Properties


Sulfur and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
Not Available   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
(e.g. graphite).   

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

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Not Available   

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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.

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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 Not Available whereas that of Sulfur is Not Available.

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