Euclase and Fayalite Physical Properties

Euclase

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

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.08-3.124.392

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic

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

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Perfect

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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

Euclase and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Fayalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Euclase and Fayalite Specific Gravity

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