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Faustite and Petoskey Stone Physical Properties


Petoskey Stone 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   
7   

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 Petoskey Stone Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Petoskey Stone 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 Petoskey Stone chemical formula.

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Faustite and Petoskey Stone Specific Gravity

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

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