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Faustite and Allanite Physical Properties


Allanite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.40-4.20  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Ca(Ce,La,Y,Ca)Al2(Fe,Al)Si3O12(OH)  

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Faustite and Allanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Allanite 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 Faustite and Allanite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Allanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Allanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Allanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.40-4.20 whereas that of Allanite is 3.40-4.20.

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