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Fayalite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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