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Halite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Splintery   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Halite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Halite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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