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Nacre and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Nacre 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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Nacre and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Faustite chemical formula.

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Nacre and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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