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Halite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.171.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.