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Faustite and Viridine Physical Properties


Viridine and Faustite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.9  
3.05-3.21  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Faustite and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

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Faustite and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.

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