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Halite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Halite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Halite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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