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Stolzite 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
22.9
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
{???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-34.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Stolzite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Stolzite 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 Stolzite and Faustite chemical formula.

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

Stolzite and Faustite Specific Gravity

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