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Prase 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
2.64-2.692.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
72.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Prase and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Prase and Halite Specific Gravity

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