Chiastolite and Fayalite Physical Properties

Chiastolite

Fayalite

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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

3.00-3.154.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5-5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chiastolite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chiastolite 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 Chiastolite and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chiastolite- Al 2SiO 5Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chiastolite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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