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Faustite and Siderite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93.83-3.89
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
Perfect on {01 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.53.5-4.5
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+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Faustite and Siderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Siderite 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 Siderite 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 Siderite- Fe2+ CO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Faustite and Siderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Siderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Siderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.83-3.89 whereas that of Siderite is 3.83-3.89.