Faustite and Mohawkite 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
  
3-3.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Faustite and Mohawkite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Faustite and Mohawkite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Mohawkite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Mohawkite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is Not Available whereas that of Mohawkite is Not Available.