Shigaite and Halite Physical Properties

Shigaite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Moderately ﬂexible

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.322.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Flexible Flexible fragments.

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {0001}

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

22.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCl

Shigaite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shigaite 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 Shigaite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Shigaite and Halite Specific Gravity

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