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Fayalite and Atacamite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3923.745-3.776
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect on {010}, fair on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cu2Cl(OH)3

Fayalite and Atacamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Atacamite 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 Atacamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Atacamite- Cu2Cl(OH)3

Fayalite and Atacamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Atacamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Atacamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.745-3.776 whereas that of Atacamite is 3.745-3.776.