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Ammolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Granular
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
no true cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Ammolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Fayalite chemical formula.

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

Ammolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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

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