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Faustite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Faustite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Amethyst 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 Faustite and Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Faustite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Amethyst Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Amethyst Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.65 whereas that of Amethyst is 2.65.