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Vishnevite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Vishnevite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.9   

Fracture
Brittle, Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Perfect   
{???} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
5-6   
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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Vishnevite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vishnevite 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 Vishnevite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Vishnevite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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