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Odontolite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Odontolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.00  
2.9  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5  
4.5  

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

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Odontolite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Odontolite 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 Odontolite and Faustite chemical formula.

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Odontolite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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

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