Faustite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Soluble
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
  
1.847-1.852
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
Poor to indistinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
2-3
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Faustite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Faustite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.