Halite and Sunstone 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
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.