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Fayalite and Charoite Physical Properties

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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
2.54-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Good in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Charoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Charoite 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 Charoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Fayalite and Charoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Charoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Charoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.54-2.78 whereas that of Charoite is 2.54-2.78.