Home
×

Gahnite
Gahnite

Faustite
Faustite



ADD
Compare
X
Gahnite
X
Faustite

Gahnite and Faustite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.9
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Faustite 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 Gahnite and Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.