Emerald and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
  
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Durability
Hard
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.67-2.78
  
2.9
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
  
{???} Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
4.5
  
Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Emerald and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Emerald and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Emerald and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Emerald and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Emerald is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.
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