Faustite and Richterite Physical Properties

Faustite

Richterite

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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

2.93.0-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Indistinct

Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Faustite and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Faustite and Richterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Richterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Richterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.0-3.5 whereas that of Richterite is 3.0-3.5.