Faustite and Anorthite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
2.77
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Anorthite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Anorthite 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 Faustite and Anorthite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Anorthite- CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Anorthite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.