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Halite
Halite

Vesuvianite Idocrase
Vesuvianite Idocrase



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Halite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.173.25-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Distinct

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Vesuvianite Idocrase 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 Vesuvianite Idocrase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite Idocrase- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Halite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Vesuvianite Idocrase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.25-3.50 whereas that of Vesuvianite Idocrase is 3.25-3.50.