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Fayalite and Ametrine 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
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2

Fayalite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO2

Fayalite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Ametrine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Ametrine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.65 whereas that of Ametrine is 2.65.