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Halite

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Halite and White topaz Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

Water-soluble
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

2.17-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal
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Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
Indiscernible

Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

NaCl
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Halite and White topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and White topaz 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 White topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
  • Chemical formula of White topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Halite and White topaz Specific Gravity

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