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Erythrite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Erythrite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Sectile  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.06  
2.9  

Fracture
Sectile  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Erythrite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Erythrite 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 Erythrite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Erythrite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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