Jet lignite and Faustite Physical Properties

Jet lignite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jet lignite and Faustite 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 Jet lignite and Faustite chemical formula.

>
• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Jet lignite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Jet lignite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Jet lignite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Jet lignite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.