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Faustite and Hiddenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93.15-3.21
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
1,2 prismatic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.56-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
LiAlSi2O6

Faustite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite- LiAlSi2O6

Faustite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.