Halite and Sanidine Physical Properties

Halite

Sanidine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Water-soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.172.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.0-2.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaCl

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Sanidine Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sanidine 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 Halite and Sanidine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Halite and Sanidine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Sanidine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Sanidine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Sanidine is 2.54-2.61.