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Smaragdite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Smaragdite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.24-3.50  
2.17  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
NaCa2(Al,Fe)3Si6O18(OH)4  
NaCl  

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Smaragdite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Smaragdite 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 Smaragdite and Halite chemical formula.

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Smaragdite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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