Scorzalite and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.31
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
{110} Good
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.