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Faustite and Helenite Physical Properties


Helenite 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   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
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Mohs Hardness
4.5   
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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 Helenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Helenite 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 Helenite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Helenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Helenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Helenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is Not Available whereas that of Helenite is Not Available.

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