Faustite and Taaffeite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
3.60-3.61
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Imperfect/fair/absent
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Faustite and Taaffeite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Faustite and Taaffeite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.