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Halite and Tinaksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.82
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Tinaksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Tinaksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Tinaksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.82 whereas that of Tinaksite is 2.82.