Verdite and Halite Physical Properties

Verdite

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.02.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

32.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

NaCl

Verdite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Verdite and Halite Specific Gravity

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