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Halite and Tanzanite Physical Properties


Tanzanite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Hard   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.35   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   

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Halite and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

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Halite and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.

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