Fuchsite and Halite Physical Properties

Fuchsite

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

2.77-2.882.17

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect basal

Perfect {001}, three directions cubic

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.52.0-2.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

NaCl

Fuchsite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite and Halite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl

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Fuchsite and Halite Specific Gravity

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