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Hauyne and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Hauyne Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
Gelatinises in acids  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.4-2.5  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Distinct on {110}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)4-8Al6Si6(O,S)24(SO4,Cl)1-2  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Hauyne and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hauyne 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 Hauyne and Faustite chemical formula.

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Hauyne and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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