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Goldstone and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Goldstone Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.50-2.80   
2.9   

Fracture
torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
4.5   

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

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Goldstone and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Faustite chemical formula.

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Goldstone and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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