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Faustite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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Faustite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.

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