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Faustite and Sillimanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Tough
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.93.20-3.26
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{010} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.56-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Faustite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite- Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Faustite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.