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Uvite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Uvite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14  
2.17  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
NaCl  

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Uvite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Halite chemical formula.

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Uvite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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