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Quartz and Faustite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.652.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
74.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Faustite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Quartz and Faustite Specific Gravity

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