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Faustite and Shungite Physical Properties


Shungite and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
-9999  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
-9999  

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

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Faustite and Shungite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Shungite 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 Shungite chemical formula.

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Faustite and Shungite Specific Gravity

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

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