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Faustite and Sonolite Physical Properties

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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
2.93.82-4.00
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.55.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Faustite and Sonolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Faustite and Sonolite 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 Sonolite 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 Sonolite- Mn2+9(SiO 4) 4(OH,F) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Faustite and Sonolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Sonolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Sonolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 3.82-4.00 whereas that of Sonolite is 3.82-4.00.