Amber and Fayalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
  
4.392
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None
  
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
  
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , 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 OâDonoghue , 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.
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