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Emerald and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Hard
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.784.392
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Imperfect on the [0001]
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Be3Al2SiO6
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Emerald 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 Emerald and Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Emerald and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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