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Faustite and Pietersite Physical Properties


Pietersite 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   
5   

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 Pietersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Pietersite 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 Pietersite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Pietersite Specific Gravity

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

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