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Faustite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.52.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Faustite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Halite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

Faustite and Halite Specific Gravity

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