Faustite and Turquoise Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
2.30-2.90
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Good to perfect_usually N/A
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Faustite and Turquoise Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Turquoise 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 Turquoise 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 Turquoise- CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O
Faustite and Turquoise Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.