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Agrellite and Faustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.882.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
perfect [110]
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.54.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaCa2Si4O10F
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agrellite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Agrellite 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 Agrellite and Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Agrellite- NaCa2Si4O10F
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Agrellite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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