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Californite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Californite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Californite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Californite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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