Canadian Ammolite and Faustite Physical Properties

Canadian Ammolite

Faustite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-4.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Canadian Ammolite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Canadian Ammolite 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 Canadian Ammolite and Faustite chemical formula.

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

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Canadian Ammolite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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