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Halite and Uvarovite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.173.77
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
None

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56.5-7.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Uvarovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Uvarovite 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 Uvarovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Uvarovite- Ca 3Cr 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Uvarovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Uvarovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Uvarovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.77 whereas that of Uvarovite is 3.77.