Jasper and Halite Physical Properties

Jasper

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.58-2.912.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indiscernible

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

NaCl

Jasper and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO₂
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Jasper and Halite Specific Gravity

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