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Blue spinel and Faustite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
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2.9
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue spinel and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Blue spinel 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 Blue spinel and Faustite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Blue spinel and Faustite Specific Gravity

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