Pallasite and Faustite Physical Properties

Pallasite

Faustite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available2.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

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{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Pallasite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pallasite 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 Pallasite and Faustite chemical formula.

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

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Pallasite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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