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Wavellite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.36  
2.17  

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
3.5-4  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
NaCl  

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Wavellite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Wavellite 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 Wavellite and Halite chemical formula.

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Wavellite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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