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Halite and Turquoise Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.30-2.90
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Good to perfect_usually N/A
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.55-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Halite and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O

Halite and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.