Home
×

Fayalite
Fayalite

Chlorastrolite
Chlorastrolite



ADD
Compare
X
Fayalite
X
Chlorastrolite

Fayalite and Chlorastrolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
3.1-3.5
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Granular
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fayalite and Chlorastrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Chlorastrolite 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 Chlorastrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorastrolite- Ca 2(Mg,Fe)Al 2(SiO 4)(Si 2O 7)(OH) 2 · H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fayalite and Chlorastrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Chlorastrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Chlorastrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.1-3.5 whereas that of Chlorastrolite is 3.1-3.5.