Faustite and Shigaite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Moderately flexible
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
  
2.32
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Flexible Flexible fragments.
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
Perfect on {0001}
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
2
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Faustite and Shigaite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite 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 Shigaite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.