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Halite and Vishnevite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
Uneven

Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.55-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
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Halite and Vishnevite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of Vishnevite- -

Halite and Vishnevite Specific Gravity

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