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Zircon and Halite Physical Properties


Halite and Zircon Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
insoluble  
Water-soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73  
2.17  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{110} and {111}  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
2.0-2.5  

Chemical Composition
ZrSiO4  
NaCl  

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Zircon and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Zircon 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 Zircon and Halite chemical formula.

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Zircon and Halite Specific Gravity

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

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