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Variscite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.42-2.582.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
[010] perfect
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
NaCl

Variscite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Variscite and Halite Specific Gravity

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