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Seraphinite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.60-3.02   
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
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Seraphinite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Seraphinite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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