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Clintonite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Clintonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1   
2.9   

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

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Clintonite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Clintonite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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