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Canadian Ammolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Canadian Ammolite 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
None   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4-4.5   
4.5   

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

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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.

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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.

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