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Rock Crystal and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Rock Crystal Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Water-soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
2.17   

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   

Mohs Hardness
7   
2.0-2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)   
NaCl   

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Rock Crystal and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rock Crystal 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 Rock Crystal and Halite chemical formula.

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Rock Crystal and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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