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Halite and Zincite Physical Properties


Zincite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
5.50-5.90  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Halite and Zincite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Zincite 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 Zincite chemical formula.

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Halite and Zincite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Zincite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Zincite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 5.50-5.90 whereas that of Zincite is 5.50-5.90.

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