Angelite and Faustite Physical Properties

Angelite

Faustite

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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

Not Available2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Angelite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Angelite 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 Angelite and Faustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Angelite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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