Demantoid and Faustite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.77-3.95
2.9
Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Cleavage
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{???} Indistinct
Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Demantoid and Faustite Chemical Formula
While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Faustite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Demantoid and Faustite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.