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Coral and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Coral Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.70   
2.9   

Fracture
Irregular, Irregular, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Not Available   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich 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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Coral and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Coral 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 Coral and Faustite chemical formula.

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Coral and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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