Faustite and Augelite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
2.70-2.75
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
From the Greek for luster, for its pearly luster on the cleavage.
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Augelite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Augelite 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 Augelite 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 Augelite- Al 2(PO 4)(OH) 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Augelite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Augelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Augelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.70-2.75 whereas that of Augelite is 2.70-2.75.