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Riebeckite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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NaCl

Riebeckite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Halite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Riebeckite and Halite Specific Gravity

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