Clintonite and Faustite Physical Properties
Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.0-3.1
2.9
Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
Perfect on {001}
{???} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
3.5
4.5
Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Clintonite and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Clintonite 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 Clintonite and Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Clintonite and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Clintonite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Clintonite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Clintonite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.
