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Halite and Topaz 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
2.173.49-3.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.58
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Halite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Halite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.