Sogdianite and Faustite Physical Properties

Sogdianite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Faustite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sogdianite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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