Halite (cubic) NaCl

Halite 1P
Colour: colourless
Pleochroism: non pleochroic
Habit: tabular crystals, grained agregates
Relief: low positive
Cleavage, fracture: perfect cleavage
Halite PX
Isotrophic. Therefore it doesn't prove crossed polarised light properties.
Last modified: Monday, 3 April 2017, 10:51 AM