Variscite and Faustite Physical Properties

Variscite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.42-2.582.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

[010] perfect

{???} Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Variscite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Variscite 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 Variscite and Faustite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO₄ · 2(H₂O)
Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Variscite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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