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Faustite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.51-2.63
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.52.5-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Faustite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Faustite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.