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Diamond and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53   
2.9   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
10   
4.5   

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

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Diamond and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Faustite chemical formula.

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Diamond and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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