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Halite and Uvite Physical Properties


Uvite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.97-3.14   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{1011} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
Not Available   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Halite and Uvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Uvite 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 Uvite chemical formula.

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Halite and Uvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Uvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Uvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.97-3.14 whereas that of Uvite is 2.97-3.14.

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