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Faustite and Fuchsite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.77-2.88
Amber
1 7.18
2.4 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
2.5 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect basal
2.6 Mohs Hardness
4.52.5
Amber
2 10
2.9 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Faustite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Faustite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.