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Fayalite and Hardystonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.392
3.396-3.443
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fayalite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Hardystonite- Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fayalite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.