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Idocrase and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Idocrase Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2(Si2O7)2(SiO4)2O(OH)2  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Idocrase and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Idocrase 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 Idocrase and Faustite chemical formula.

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Idocrase and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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