Fayalite and Clinohedrite Physical Properties

Fayalite

Clinohedrite

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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

4.3923.28-3.335

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

{010} moderate, {100} imperfect

{010} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fayalite and Clinohedrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Clinohedrite 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 Clinohedrite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Clinohedrite- CaZnSiO 4 · H 2OAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Fayalite and Clinohedrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Clinohedrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Clinohedrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.28-3.335 whereas that of Clinohedrite is 3.28-3.335.