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Halite and Sunstone Physical Properties


Sunstone and Halite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Water-soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.17   
2.62-2.65   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   
Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic   
001   

Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.5   
6   

Chemical Composition
NaCl   
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   

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Halite and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

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Halite and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.

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