Faustite and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.9
2.42-2.58
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
[010] perfect
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Faustite and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Variscite 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 Variscite 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 Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Faustite and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.