Kutnohorite and Halite Physical Properties

Kutnohorite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.12

2.17

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {10 1 1}

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-4

2.0-2.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCl

Kutnohorite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Kutnohorite and Halite Specific Gravity

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