Faustite and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
3.49-3.57
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
[001] Perfect
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Faustite and Topaz Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Topaz 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 Topaz 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 Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
Faustite and Topaz Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.