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Mottramite
Mottramite

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Mottramite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
5.92.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None observed
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
32.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
NaCl

Mottramite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mottramite 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 Mottramite and Halite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Mottramite and Halite Specific Gravity

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