Amazonite and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
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Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.57
2.9
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
KAlSi3O8
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amazonite and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Amazonite 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 Amazonite and Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Amazonite and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amazonite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amazonite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amazonite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.