Faustite and Inderite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
2.9
1.79
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{110} Good
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Inderite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Inderite 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 Inderite 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 Inderite- MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Faustite and Inderite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.