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Faustite and Phenakite Physical Properties


Phenakite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
2.90-2.98  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Be 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Faustite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.

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