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Halite and Faustite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Water-soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.172.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.0-2.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCl
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Halite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Halite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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

Halite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Halite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Halite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Halite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.