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Halite and Tektite Physical Properties


Tektite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
2.34-2.51  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
SiO2, Al2O3, FeO, MgO, CaO, K2O, Na2O  

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Halite and Tektite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Tektite 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 Tektite chemical formula.

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Halite and Tektite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Tektite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Tektite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.34-2.51 whereas that of Tektite is 2.34-2.51.

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