Sanidine and Halite Physical Properties

Sanidine

Halite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Water-soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.54-2.612.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

62.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

NaCl

Sanidine and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sanidine and Halite 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 Sanidine and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sanidine- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Sanidine and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Sanidine and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Sanidine and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Sanidine is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.