Faustite and Cuprite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
5.85-6.15
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Metallic, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Faustite and Cuprite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite 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 Cuprite- Cu 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Faustite and Cuprite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Cuprite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.