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Zincite and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Zincite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
5.50-5.90  
2.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
On {10 1 0}, perfect; parting on {000 1 }  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
4  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ )OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
NaCl  

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Zincite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zincite 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 Zincite and Halite chemical formula.

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Zincite and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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