Faustite and Smithsonite Physical Properties

Faustite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.94.00-4.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect on [1011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Faustite and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite- ZnCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Faustite and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.