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Faustite and Periclase Physical Properties


Periclase and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.9   
3.7-3.9   

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

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct   
{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
5.5-6   

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

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Faustite and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

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Faustite and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.

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