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Marble and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Marble Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Water-soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.17   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
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Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
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2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
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NaCl   

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Marble and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Marble 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 Marble and Halite chemical formula.

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Marble and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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