Riebeckite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
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.
>- 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.