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Fayalite and Enstatite Physical Properties


Enstatite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.392  
3.20-3.25  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect  
Good/distinct on [210]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Mg 2Si 2O 6Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Fayalite and Enstatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Enstatite 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 Enstatite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Enstatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Enstatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Enstatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.20-3.25 whereas that of Enstatite is 3.20-3.25.

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