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Hauyne and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5   
2.17   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2   
NaCl   

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Hauyne and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne and Halite 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 Hauyne and Halite chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hauyne and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hauyne and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hauyne is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.

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