Vanadinite and Halite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.12.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-42.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

NaCl

Vanadinite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Vanadinite and Halite Specific Gravity

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