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Tinaksite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Tinaksite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.82   
2.9   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect in one direction, indistinct in one direction   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6   
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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Tinaksite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinaksite 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 Tinaksite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Tinaksite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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