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Chlorite group and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
2.9   

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

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chlorite group and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Faustite chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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