Faustite and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.