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Halite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.173.32-3.43
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Halite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Vesuvianite 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 chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Vesuvianite- Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4

Halite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.