Faustite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Faustite

Clinohedrite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.93.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Faustite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Faustite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.