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Hiddenite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
1,2 prismatic
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-7
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6
NaCl

Hiddenite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Hiddenite and Halite Specific Gravity

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