Fayalite and Agalmatolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392
  
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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
  
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Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Fayalite and Agalmatolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite and Agalmatolite 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 Agalmatolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Agalmatolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Agalmatolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Agalmatolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is Not Available whereas that of Agalmatolite is Not Available.