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Chalcedony and Fayalite Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.70
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chalcedony and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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