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Bort and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Bort Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5   

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

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Bort and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Bort 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 Bort and Faustite chemical formula.

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Bort and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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