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Faustite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9   
1.847-1.852   

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

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

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Faustite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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