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Gaspite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Gaspite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.21  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
MnAsO4  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Gaspite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspite 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 Gaspite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Gaspite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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