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Halite and Verdelite Physical Properties


Verdelite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Halite and Verdelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Verdelite 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 Verdelite chemical formula.

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Halite and Verdelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Verdelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Verdelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Verdelite is 2.90-3.40.

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