Fayalite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.3923.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Fayalite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Fayalite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.