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Akoya pearl and Fayalite Physical Properties


Fayalite and Akoya pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.392   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
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6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Akoya pearl and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Akoya pearl and Fayalite 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 Akoya pearl and Fayalite chemical formula.

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Akoya pearl and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Akoya pearl and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Akoya pearl and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Akoya pearl is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.

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