Diaspore and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Very brittle
Not Available
Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.30-3.40
2.9
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diaspore and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Diaspore 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 Diaspore and Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Diaspore and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diaspore and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diaspore and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diaspore is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.