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Amber and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
4.392
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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