Halite and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
5-5.5
Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Halite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Halite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.