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Pearl and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
none  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
CaCO3  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Pearl and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Faustite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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