Hexagonite and Halite Physical Properties

Hexagonite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite 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 Hexagonite and Halite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Hexagonite and Halite Specific Gravity

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