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Halite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Halite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Halite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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