Rhyolite and Faustite Physical Properties

Rhyolite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rhyolite 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 Rhyolite and Faustite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Rhyolite- 70% SiO2, Al2O3, Na2O, K2O
• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Rhyolite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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