Home
×

Fayalite
Fayalite

Emerald
Emerald



ADD
Compare
X
Fayalite
X
Emerald

Fayalite and Emerald Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Be3Al2SiO6

Fayalite and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Fayalite and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.