Faustite and Dumortierite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
3.26-3.41
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Faustite and Dumortierite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18
Faustite and Dumortierite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.