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Faustite and Rutilated Quartz 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
2.92.65
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.57
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Faustite and Rutilated Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz 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 Rutilated Quartz- Quartz: SiO2 Rutile: TiO2

Faustite and Rutilated Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Rutilated Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Rutilated Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 2.65 whereas that of Rutilated Quartz is 2.65.