Fayalite and Adularia Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392
  
2.54-2.61
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fayalite and Adularia Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite and Adularia 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 Fayalite and Adularia chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fayalite and Adularia Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.