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Halite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Tough  

Solubility
Water-soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.17  
3.20-3.26  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
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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