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Halite and Sugilite Physical Properties


Sugilite and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.69-2.79   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
Poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
5.5-6.5   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Halite and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Halite and Sugilite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Sugilite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Sugilite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.69-2.79 whereas that of Sugilite is 2.69-2.79.

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