Faustite and Aquamarine Physical Properties

Faustite

Aquamarine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92.66-2.80

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Faustite and Aquamarine Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine 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 Aquamarine- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Faustite and Aquamarine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Aquamarine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Aquamarine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.66-2.80 whereas that of Aquamarine is 2.66-2.80.