Faustite and Rhodolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
2.9
3.84
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Conchoidal
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
none, may show indistinct parting
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Faustite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12
Faustite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.