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Fayalite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Fayalite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Fayalite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.