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Pearl 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
2.60-2.85
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
none
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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NaCl

Pearl and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Halite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Pearl and Halite Specific Gravity

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