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Lavrovite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Lavrovite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
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4.5   

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

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Lavrovite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lavrovite 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 Lavrovite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Lavrovite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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