Turquoise and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Water-soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.30-2.90
  
2.17
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Good to perfect_usually N/A
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
  
NaCl
  
Turquoise and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Turquoise 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 Turquoise and Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Turquoise and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Turquoise and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Turquoise and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Turquoise is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.