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Fayalite
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Fayalite and Hbnerite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3927.12-7.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-74-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Hbnerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fayalite and Hbnerite 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 Hbnerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Fayalite and Hbnerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Hbnerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Hbnerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 7.12-7.18 whereas that of Hbnerite is 7.12-7.18.