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Sarcopside and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94   
2.9   

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
4   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Sarcopside and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Faustite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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