Faustite and Hiddenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
3.15-3.21
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
1,2 prismatic
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.