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Faustite and Cordierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.92.57-2.66
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg2Al4Si5O18

Faustite and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Cordierite 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 Cordierite 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 Cordierite- Mg2Al4Si5O18

Faustite and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.