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Peridot and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55  
2.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Poor  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4  
NaCl  

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Peridot and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Halite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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