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

While comparing Fayalite and Blue quartz 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 Blue quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Blue quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Blue quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Blue quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is Not Available whereas that of Blue quartz is Not Available.