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Faustite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.77  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
6-6.5  

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

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Faustite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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