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Gaspeite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
2.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaspeite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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