Fayalite and Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.392
2.55-2.70
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Absent
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO2
Fayalite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
Fayalite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.