Californite and Fayalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.32-3.47
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
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Californite and Fayalite Chemical Formula
While comparing Californite 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 Californite and Fayalite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Californite- Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Californite and Fayalite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Californite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Californite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Californite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.