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Adularia and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Adularia and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia 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 Adularia and Faustite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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