Faustite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Faustite

Phenakite

Add ⊕

1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.92.90-2.98

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Faustite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite 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 Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Compare Green Gemstones

Faustite Vs Fuchsite

Faustite Vs Garnet

Faustite Vs Gaspite

Faustite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.