Sulfur and Halite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available2.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

NaCl

Sulfur and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Sulfur and Halite Specific Gravity

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