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Amber and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Amber Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10  
2.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5  
4.5  

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

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Amber and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Faustite chemical formula.

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Amber and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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