Diamond and Fayalite Physical Properties

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

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

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

106.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Diamond and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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