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Kutnohorite and Faustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.122.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-44.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kutnohorite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Faustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Kutnohorite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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