Shattuckite and Halite Physical Properties

Shattuckite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.80-4.152.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

perfect along [010] and [100]

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-42.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

NaCl

Shattuckite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shattuckite 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 Shattuckite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Shattuckite- Cu 5(SiO 3) 4(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Shattuckite and Halite Specific Gravity

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