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Rubellite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Rubellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.01-3.06  
2.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  
NaCl  

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Rubellite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rubellite 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 Rubellite and Halite chemical formula.

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Rubellite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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