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Faustite and Scorzalite 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
2.93.31
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{110} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.55.5-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Faustite and Scorzalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite- (Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Faustite and Scorzalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Scorzalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Scorzalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.31 whereas that of Scorzalite is 3.31.