Home
×

Halite
Halite

Thulite
Thulite



ADD
Compare
X
Halite
X
Thulite

Halite and Thulite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.17
3.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Halite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Thulite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Halite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.