Diamond and Fayalite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
4.392
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Chemical Composition
C
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)
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.
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