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Heliodor and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Heliodor Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Be3Al2Si6O18  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Heliodor and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliodor 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 Heliodor and Faustite chemical formula.

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Heliodor and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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