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Fayalite and Dravite Physical Properties


Dravite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
3.03-3.18  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Fayalite and Dravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Dravite 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 Dravite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Dravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Dravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Dravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.03-3.18 whereas that of Dravite is 3.03-3.18.

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