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Fayalite and Ettringite Physical Properties


Ettringite and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Partially soluble in water   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.392   
1.77   

Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
Perfect on {10 1 0}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2-2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fayalite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.

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