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Fayalite and Apophyllite Physical Properties

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
4.3922.30-2.50
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74.5-5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Apophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Apophyllite 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 Apophyllite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Apophyllite- KCa 4Si 8O 20(F,OH) · 8H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fayalite and Apophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Apophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Apophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.30-2.50 whereas that of Apophyllite is 2.30-2.50.