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Abalone and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Abalone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Abalone and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Abalone 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 Abalone and Faustite chemical formula.

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Abalone and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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