Carnelian and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.58-2.64
2.9
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Absent
{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Carnelian and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Carnelian and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Carnelian and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Carnelian and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Carnelian is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.