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Jadeite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.382.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Splintery, UnevenArthur Thomas, Difficult, Fibrous
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Good on [110]
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
NaCl

Jadeite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jadeite 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 Jadeite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Jadeite- NaAlSi 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Jadeite and Halite Specific Gravity

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