Dumortierite and Faustite Physical Properties

Dumortierite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite and Faustite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl₆O₃BSi₃O₁₈
• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Dumortierite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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