Faustite and Brucite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Sectile
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
2.39
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Irregular
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {0001}
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Brucite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Brucite 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 Brucite 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 Brucite- Mg(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Brucite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.