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Fibrolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Fibrolite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite and Faustite 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 Fibrolite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fibrolite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fibrolite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fibrolite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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