Faustite and Piemontite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.9
  
Not Available
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven, Splintery
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
[001] good, [100] distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Faustite and Piemontite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Piemontite 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 Piemontite 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 Piemontite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Piemontite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Piemontite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is Not Available whereas that of Piemontite is Not Available.