Halite and Wardite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Water-soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.17
2.81
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{001} Perfect
Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5
4.5-5
Chemical Composition
NaCl
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Wardite Chemical Formula
While comparing Halite and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Wardite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Halite and Wardite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.