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Faustite and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Chlorite group and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9   
2.6-3.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
Lamellar   

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Perfect 001   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2-2.5   

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

While comparing Faustite and Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group chemical formula.

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Faustite and Chlorite group Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Chlorite group Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Chlorite group Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.6-3.3 whereas that of Chlorite group is 2.6-3.3.

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