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Faustite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.00-2.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.52-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Faustite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4

Faustite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.