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Fayalite and Garnet Malaia Physical Properties


Garnet Malaia and Fayalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392   
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Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Fayalite and Garnet Malaia Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Garnet Malaia 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 Garnet Malaia chemical formula.

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Fayalite and Garnet Malaia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Garnet Malaia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Garnet Malaia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is Not Available whereas that of Garnet Malaia is Not Available.

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