Gaspeite and Faustite Physical Properties

Gaspeite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Faustite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gaspeite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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