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Umbalite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Umbalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.62-4.33  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Mg 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3 -Mn2+3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Umbalite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Umbalite 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 Umbalite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Umbalite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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