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Fayalite and Halite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3922.17
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-72.0-2.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaCl

Fayalite and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Fayalite and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.