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Scorzalite 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.31
2.17
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{110} Good
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Scorzalite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Scorzalite and Halite Specific Gravity

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