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Halite
Halite

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Halite and Weloganite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.173.20-3.22
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.53
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
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Halite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
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Halite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.