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Halite and Zultanite Physical Properties


Zultanite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  
-  

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
NaCl  
-  

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Halite and Zultanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Zultanite 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 Zultanite chemical formula.

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Halite and Zultanite Specific Gravity

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

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